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Engineers make life easier and more comfortable with the advancements they develop. Climbing high stairs became more efficient with the invention of elevators, and communication became faster after cell phones were introduced. Undoubtedly, engineers make significant contributions that make life more convenient for people.

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Key Facts & Information

Introduction

  • In simple terms, engineering is a systematic way of using math and science to design and build things.
  • Professionals trained in this field are called engineers.
  • While scientists and inventors create innovations that make human life better, engineers make these innovations available and accessible to all.
  • Engineers are very good at defining problems and providing the right solutions.
  • The word engineering came from the word engineer, with the term “engine-er” meaning a constructor of military engines.
  • In ancient times, engineering already existed when humans used inventions such as wedges, levers, wheels, and pulleys.
  • Around 4000 and 2000 BCE in Egypt, transportation was highly important, which led to the invention of wheels.
  • Pyramids, temples, and other structures built during ancient times are evidence of the skill of civil and military engineers.
  • Civil engineering is considered the oldest and first major type of engineering.
  • During battles, engineers, who were experts in military and civil projects, assisted soldiers by helping them create weapons and instruments for fighting.
  • They were also called military engineers.
  • When there were no wars or battles, these engineers engaged in civil works, such as building different structures.
  • This profession was divided into different branches in the 1800s, and today, there are various types and subcategories of engineering.

Types of Engineers

  • Over time, several engineering degrees have arisen and career opportunities have expanded.
  • Each branch of engineering has subcategories that engineers can choose to work or specialize in.

Here are some common kinds of engineers:

Civil Engineers

  • They are engineers who focus on designing and building different infrastructures, including projects for the private and public sectors.
  • They can work in various industries such as transportation and urban planning.

Mechanical Engineers

  • They design, develop, and build mechanical equipment, devices, engines, and machines.

Production Engineers

  • These are engineers who focus on manufacturing products.
  • They convert raw materials into the final product.

Chemical Engineers

  • They rely on their knowledge of the different sciences such as biology, chemistry, physics, and even mathematics to produce products, improve processes, or solve issues.

Electrical Engineers

  • They are engineers specializing in electrical systems, either large- or small-scale projects.

Aerospace Engineers

  • They are responsible for designing and building satellites, aircraft, spacecraft, and other related equipment.

Computer Engineers

  • They are engineers who are experts in computer hardware and software.

Biomedical Engineers

  • They design and create medical equipment such as prosthetics, MRI, x-rays, and other machines that improve patient care.

Other Types of Engineers

There are still many engineering courses and types of engineers that are both familiar and unfamiliar to people.

Here are some of them:

  • Agriculture and Food Engineer
  • Architectural Engineer
  • Textile Engineer
  • Petroleum Engineer
  • Applied Engineer
  • Food Engineer
  • Automotive Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Marine Engineer
  • Mining and Geological Engineer
  • Nuclear Engineer
  • Biotechnology Engineer
  • Electronics and Communication Engineer
  • Robotics Engineer

Qualities of an Engineer

To provide the people with the best innovations, an engineer must possess at least the following skills:

  • Creative and a critical thinker
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work as a leader and a team player
  • Problem-solving and strong mathematical skills 
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Curiosity and innovation

Famous Engineering Schools

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Stanford University
  • University of Cambridge
  • Nanyang Technological University

Duties of an Engineer

Engineers generally have the following responsibilities:

  • Draw and lay out plans.
  • Make specifications for projects.
  • Design projects and make improvements on existing ones.
  • Provide clients with detailed reports.
  • Comply with the needed requirements for safety issues.
  • Provide a project budget and timeline.
  • Determine problems and provide necessary solutions.
  • Accomplish requests for repairs and maintenance.

Famous Engineers

Thomas Edison

  • He is most famous for inventing the incandescent light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera.

Charles Babbage

  • He is known as the Father of Computers and famous for inventing the first mechanical computer.

Archimedes

  • Archimedes made several contributions in science, such as the Archimedes screw and the law of buoyancy.

Alexander Graham Bell

  • He invented the first telephone.

James Watt

  • He is famous for inventing the steam engine.

Henry Ford

  • He was the founder of Ford Motor Company.

Engineer Facts Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Engineer across 25 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets that are perfect for teaching about Engineer who make significant contributions that make life more convenient for people.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

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